Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W800

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony W800, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and W800 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and W800 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was released 6 years after the W800 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z6 II scores versus the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II comes with physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II and the W800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and W800 is 61 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and W800.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will produce more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.